Q3 Trading Statement

Croda International PLC
21 October 2003

21.10.03



                            Croda International Plc

                        Third Quarter Trading Statement


Commenting on the results for the nine months to 30 September 2003, Antony
Beevor, Chairman, said:


'Our unaudited management accounts for the first nine months, for continuing
operations, show sales in line with the previous year and profit before tax up
2.5%.


'Trading patterns have remained consistent with those reported at the half year
as subdued demand in North America was offset by growth in Europe.


'Net debt improved during the quarter due to the receipt of £2m from the sale of
disused UK sites.'


For further information please contact:


Mike Humphrey, Group Chief Executive                          Tel. [phone]
Barbara Richmond, Group Finance Director                      Tel. [phone]
Charlie Armitstead, Financial Dynamics                        Tel. [phone]




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